Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Social Protection

N/A

College Road

Sligo

Contact person: Alan McGettigan

Telephone: +353 017043000

E-mail: Alan.McGettigan@welfare.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-employment-affairs-and-social-protection/

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/349

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5)

Main activity

Social protection

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

RFT for the provision of case worker services by organisations involved in emergency food provision

Reference number: 1162 1163 1164

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in up to four regions of Ireland: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway; by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 243000.00 EUR

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Dublin

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Dublin by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Proposal / Weighting: 40%

Quality criterion - Name: Project Management / Weighting: 20%

Quality criterion - Name: Green Procurement and Environmental Consideration / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 30%

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Cork

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Cork

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Cork by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Proposal / Weighting: 40%

Quality criterion - Name: Project Management / Weighting: 20%

Quality criterion - Name: Green Procurement and Environmental Consideration / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 30%

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Limerick

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Limerick

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Limerick by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Proposal / Weighting: 40%

Quality criterion - Name: Project Management / Weighting: 20%

Quality criterion - Name: Green Procurement and Environmental Consideration / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 30%

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 - Galway

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Galway

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

In summary, the services comprise: The provision of services, based on a case work model, to support people experiencing food poverty. This pilot programme will consist of providing a case worker service in Galway by organisations involved in emergency food provision (directly or indirectly). The case worker will assist in identifying the barriers and issues leading to food poverty and provide advice and access to services. The case worker will also obtain data and report on their findings. This pilot programme is a Budget 2023 measure coordinated by the Department of Social Protection and will run for 18 months. It should be noted there is no guarantee of funding beyond the initial 18-month pilot period. Any extension or expansion of this programme is dependent on the outcome of the pilot and available funding

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Price

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2023/S 051-150145

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 - Dublin

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

St. Laurence O' Toole Catholic Social Care Company Limited by Guarantee, t/a Crosscare

Charity No. 20169084

2 St. Mary's Place North, Dublin 7

Dublin

D07Y768

E-mail: yvonnefleming@crosscare.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address: http://www.crosscare.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 81000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 121500.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2 - Cork

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Feed Cork/ Cork Church

(CHY): 13718 (RCN): 20043421

Lower Oliver Plunkett St

Cork

Telephone: +353 858612939

E-mail: hsirmans@feedcork.com

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address: http://www.feedcork.com

The contractor is an SME : yes

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 81000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 121500.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 3

Title: Lot 3 - Limerick

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Jackie Bonfield

N/a

Parknamoney, Kilrush

Co. Clare

V15K062

E-mail: jpbonfield@gmail.com

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 81000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 121500.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Title: Lot 4 - Galway

A contract/lot is awarded: no

V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court

Four Courts, Inns Quay

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000